What size tires are on a 1955 Corvette?
The standard original-equipment tire size for the 1955 Corvette was 6.50-15 bias-ply tires mounted on 15-inch wheels, used on both the front and rear axles.
Original specifications and wheel setup
Front vs. rear tire sizes
Modern restorations and replacements
Practical tips for buyers and restorers
Summary
What was the top speed of the 1955 Corvette?
(A new three-speed manual transmission, unveiled in late '55, helped improve acceleration even more.) Top speed climbed from 107 mph to 120. Remarkably, even fuel economy improved. The Corvette was fast becoming a true no-excuses sports machine.
How much is a 1955 Corvette worth today?
The price for a 1955 Corvette varies widely, with good-condition models typically starting around $86,050$ 86 comma 050$86,050 and running up to $150,000$ 150 comma 000$150,000 or more for exceptional examples. Prices depend heavily on condition, originality, mileage, and features. For instance, a rare, award-winning car sold for $175,900$ 175 comma 900$175,900, while a project car was listed for $25,000$ 25 comma 000$25,000.
Price factors
- Condition: Expect higher prices for cars in excellent, highly original, or award-winning condition.
- Originality: Models with original parts and features are more valuable than modified ones.
- Mileage: Lower mileage generally increases the price. You can see a variety of mileages reflected in the listed prices, from low "TMU" (Time/Mileage Unknown) to tens of thousands of miles.
- History: A well-documented and clean history can add significant value.
Examples of recent sales and listings
- Excellent condition: A highly original 1955 Corvette sold for $159,500$ 159 comma 500$159,500 at auction, while a similar model was listed for $105,000$ 105 comma 000$105,000.
- Project car: A project car was listed for $25,000$ 25 comma 000$25,000.
- High-end example: An exceptionally rare, award-winning 1955 Corvette was sold for $175,900$ 175 comma 900$175,900.
What size tires came on a C4 Corvette?
1988
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 X 8.5 | 17 X 9.5 |
| Rear Offset | +50mm | +56mm |
| Rear Tire Size | 255/50VR-16 | 275/40ZR-17 |
| Factory Tire Brand | GOODYEAR EAGLE VR | GOODYEAR EAGLE ZR |
| Appearance/Notes | RAZOR STYLE. MACHINED FINISH ALL OVER | SALAD SHOOTER STYLE. MACHINED ALUMINUM FINISH, CENTER LOCKING COVER. THIS DESIGN BECAME THE STANDARD DESIGN IN '89 |
What is my factory tire size?
The original tire size for your car can be found on a sticker located on the driver's side door jamb. You can also check the owner's manual, the fuel filler door, the glove box, or the sidewall of your current tire to find this information.
- Driver's side door jamb: This is the most common location for the vehicle's tire information placard, which lists the correct original equipment (OE) tire size and recommended inflation pressure.
- Owner's manual: The owner's manual contains details about your car's specifications, including the original tire size.
- Other locations: Less common but still possible places to find the information include the inside of the gas tank hatch, the glove box, or the center console door.
- Tire sidewall: The sidewall of the tire itself also has the size printed on it. However, if the previous owner changed the tires, the current ones may not be the original size, so the door jamb or owner's manual is a more reliable source for the OE size.
